Hull sign new D Man

[Wannabe2]

from the Hull daily mail
Stingrays move for Sanford
Wednesday, September 30, 2009,

EXCEL Hull Stingrays coach Sylvain Cloutier believes James Sanford has "all the tools" to succeed in the Elite League.
The 25-year-old former Canada Under-18 international has made 123 appearances in the American Hockey League for Hamilton Bulldogs, Peoria Rivermen, Milwaukee Admirals and Chicago Wolves.
He flies into Britain next week and is expected to make his debut at Nottingham Panthers on Saturday October 10.
Cloutier said: "I am really excited about this signing.
"If you play that many games in the AHL then you are a pretty decent hockey player. He has got all the tools.
"He is a defensive-minded defenceman but he is also strong offensively.
"He will improve our transition which is something we needed to do and will improve our powerplay as he moves the puck well.
"James Hutchinson and Craig Mitchell have been our best two defencemen this season.
"They have been steady for us and have kept things simple and they will learn so much from this guy.
"He comes highly recommended and I have heard nothing but good things about him."
Sanford arrives initially to replace broken-arm victim Ryan Jorde.
However, it is expected that once Cloutier has the luxury of a fully-fit squad, the axe will fall on one of Stingrays' current 10 overseas' contingent.

Cloutier not hanging around, the revolving door is being oiled as we watch

 

[Wannabe2]

Looks good

James Sanford
Defense
Born Jun 18 1984 -- Moneton, NB
Height 5.10 -- Weight 200 -- Shoots L
Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2000-01 Victoriaville Tigres QMJHL 41 0 6 6 60 -- -- -- -- --
2000-01 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 26 4 5 9 40 -- -- -- -- --
2001-02 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 72 19 39 58 151 -- -- -- -- --
2002-03 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 72 16 45 61 139 6 4 5 9 15
2003-04 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 61 16 37 53 126 20 5 11 16 18
2004-05 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 31 2 8 10 20 -- -- -- -- --
2004-05 Peoria Rivermen ECHL 24 2 9 11 16 -- -- -- -- --
2005-06 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 54 10 18 28 39 -- -- -- -- --
2005-06 Long Beach Ice Dogs ECHL 8 0 4 4 12 4 2 4 6 17
2006-07 Dundas Real McCoys OHASr 3 4 2 6 4
2006-07 Texas Wildcatters ECHL 18 2 9 11 18 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Utah Grizzlies ECHL 3 1 2 3 2 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 7 0 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 2
2007-08 Utah Grizzlies ECHL 49 9 24 33 52 15 3 11 14 10
2008-09 St. Georges CRS Express LNAH 14 6 9 15 16
2008-09 Utah Grizzlies ECHL 24 4 14 18 26 -- -- -- -- --
2008-09 Chicago Wolves AHL 7 0 1 1 6 -- -- -- -- --

 

[TheStub]

Makes sense. With Jorde out for a good period, at least 6 weeks I would have thought for a broken arm - maybe longer if he requires physio on it after.

It may also make the rest of the team step up. Not only is your place on the team at risk, your replacement is on the ice already :lol:

They need a boost - they are a team that looked better when I've seen them than the league position reflects.